![]() | Member's News | No.51 September 2007 |
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A jury consisting of personalities from the International Olympic Committee
(IOC), the International Paralympics Committee (IPC) and the International
Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) met from May 3
to 5 in Cologne to decide the winners of the IOC/IAKS AWARD 2007 and
the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION 2007. The Jury awarded 4 Gold, 4 Silver and
12 Bronze medals as well as 9 Special Distinctions. The IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION
for Accessibility went to 7 participants.
The most triumphant winners are the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and the
Oval Lingotto in Torino who both won gold medals in the IOC/IAKS AWARD
as well as the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION.
The IOC/IAKS AWARD for exemplary sports and leisure facilities is the
only international architecture prize for sports facilities. This year,
88 teams of operators and designers from 27 countries participated in
the competition. The sponsors of the IOC/IAKS AWARD for Exemplary Sports
and Leisure Facilities are the International Olympic Committee (IOC),
Lausanne, and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities
(IAKS), Cologne.
The intention of the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION is to facilitate the accessibility
of sports facilities and all other buildings to enable persons with
disability to practice and watch sports without any restrictions. The
sponsors of the IPC DISTINCTION are the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC), Bonn, and the International Association for Sports and Leisure
Facilities (IAKS), Cologne. Operators and designers must make the entry
for the award jointly. The facilities (new constructions, extensions
or modernisations) must have already been in operation for at least
a year. This ensures that apart from their persuasive design, successful
urban and landscape integration as well as fulfilment of the barrier
freedom criterion and other criteria, the awarded sports facilities
have also demonstrated their suitability for daily use.
The results of the IOC/IAKS AWARD and the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION will
be publicly exhibited with extensive documentation at the 20th Congress
in conjunction with the international trade fair "Amenity Areas,
Sports and Pool Facilities" (FSB) in Cologne from 31st October
to 2nd November 2007. The winners of the IOC/IAKS AWARD 2007
Gold for Olympiastadion Berlin, Germany
The Olympiastadion - Olympic Stadium - in Berlin was comprehensively
upgraded for the 2006 Football World Cup. The arena was revamped and
given a new, elegantly structured roof. The very narrow columns of the
structure were needed to preserve the open end of the original design.
By not closing the roof on the Marathon Gate side, the architect created
a roof form which is unique throughout the world. The historic façade
was upgraded, but retained as reminiscent of the 1930s, when the original
stadium was built. The outstanding quality of the revamp justified the
Gold Medal award. ![]() Gold for Sporthalle Schule Dellheicht, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg
This school sports hall in Dellheicht is one of the most exciting projects
in new urban environments. Its great capacity is seen to be well-adapted
to the existing school building without offending or imposing its presence,
but at the same time creating a new icon within the quarter. One very
special feature is the integration of a kind of sculpture in green,
like a bunch of trees, with a highly delicate design. Its relationship
with the ground and the way the architect attached the new building
to the existing one is really outstanding. Gold for Oval Lingotto, Turin, Italy
The Oval Lingotto in Turin was built to house the speed skating championships
for the Winter Olympic Games in 2006. This elegant solution over a very
large volume was combined with a well-designed structure and an architecturally
exciting exterior. The post-Olympic use was always part of the design
from the very start. Today, the building permits a wide range of uses
and activities. This sports building is an excellent example of how
to realize an excellent Olympic and Paralympic speed skating hall and
this prompted the jury to vote for an IOC/IAKS Gold Medal. The project
was also awarded an IPC/IAKS Distinction for the high quality of accessibility
for people with disabilities. ![]() Gold for Nanjing Sports Park, Nanjing, China
The design concept for the sports park in Nanjing was to create a “people´s
palace” providing a multifunctional environment. A group of top-level
international sporting facilities is situated within a recreational
park. The high-quality design of the sporting facilities, which include
a main stadium, an aquatic centre, a tennis centre and a media tower,
has led these buildings to become new architectural icons. The facilities
are linked by an elevated platform which gives maximum usage of the
open space. The colour scheme was chosen to express a dominant “Chinese
Red”, which fully reflects traditional Chinese celebrations. This
sports park is an excellent example of sports architecture in the 21st
century and merits a Gold Award. ![]() Silver:
Bronze:
Special Distinction:
The winners of the IPC/IAKS DISTINCTION 2007
IAKS – International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS)
is a non-profit organisation operating in the field of sports and leisure
facilities. It was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1965.
The IAKS's task is to collect, evaluate and disseminate information
on the design, construction, equipping and maintenance of facilities
for sport, games and recreation. The IAKS is a partner and adviser to:
The IAKS contributes to the creation of functional, cost-effective
and environment-friendly sport and leisure facilities and at the same
time supports the citizen's right to demand-driven and functional sports
facilities.
In its activities promoting sports facilities, the IAKS is an organisation
recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and cooperates
with the following institutions:
It cultivates contacts with numerous international sports associations
and National Olympic Committees.
The IAKS already has some 1,000 members in 110 countries. Members benefit
from the IAKS's international outlook, the worldwide exchange of experience
and the many services provided by the association. Contact
IAKS – International Association for Sports
and Leisure Facilities
Cologne, Germany Email: iaks@iaks.info ![]() http://www.icsspe.org/portal/index.php?w=1&z=5 |